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Greater Victoria
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Sidney (Population: 10,929)
Good things come in small packages and there’s no better evidence of this than sunny Sidney-by-the-Sea — just ask the boaters from all over the Pacific Northwest who have been docking at Sidney’s marinas year after year. Scenic seaside walks, beautiful water views, enticing attractions and activities, plenty of great shops and restaurants, and friendly locals — Sidney has it all and more!
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Saanich Peninsula (Area Population: 36,713)
The beautiful rolling landscape of the Saanich Peninsula is dotted with farms, communities, parks, forests, lakes, and ocean inlets. Two main routes run between Sidney and Greater Victoria: Highway 17, known as the Pat Bay Highway, and Highway 17A, also called West Saanich Road. Highway 17 is the most direct route to Victoria, while Highway 17A offers a more relaxed drive through the scenic rural areas of the Saanich Peninsula. Both routes are wonderfully scenic and lead to the Peninsula’s many delightful sights and attractions.
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Saanich (Population: 109,639)
North of downtown, the District of Saanich offers all the charms of country life in its rural expanses and all the conveniences of urban life in its residential neighbourhoods. Saanich means "place of fertile soil" in the language of the local aboriginal people and the area abounds with lush green parks including Swan Lake, Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary and Mt. Douglas Park. Pathways await explorers in search of ocean beaches, waterfront strolls, neighbourhood walks, scenic vistas and country rambles on horseback. Many countryside farms and cottages offer vegetables, fruit and flowers for sale on the honour system from roadside stands.
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Oak Bay (Population: 17,798)
Victoria’s most British neighbourhood was established at the turn of the century by wealthy Victoria residents of British descent who wanted to keep their distance from the tidal mud flat that was then the Inner Harbour.
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Victoria (Area Population: 74,125)
Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia, was originally established in 1843 by James Douglas as a fort for the Hudson’s Bay Company. Bastion Square marks the site where a portion of the fort once stood, although all that remains now are two iron rings set into the rocks at the foot of Fort Street, next to the old Customs House.
Victoria has always had a history as a stronghold of British traditions. Double-decker buses, horse-drawn carriages, meticulously kept gardens, and the tradition of formal afternoon tea has contributed to the city’s long-standing reputation. However, over the past decade or so, Victoria has earned a reputation as a mecca for adventurers drawn by the limitless outdoor activities available in the city and throughout the Islands.
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Esquimalt (Population: 16,127)
Esquimalt, named after a First Nations word for “place of shoaling waters,” was first established in 1865 as a British naval base. The Royal Canadian Navy took charge in 1910 and still operates the second largest naval base and dockyard in Canada after Halifax.
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West Shore
Colwood (Population: 13,745)
Established by the Hudson’s Bay Company, Colwood was originally a farm that supplied the growing population of Fort Victoria. Today, Colwood is a wonderful place to golf, fish, cycle, and boasts a range of attractions and activities.
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Langford (Population: 18,840)
Right next door to Colwood is the community of Langford. Well worth a visit, Langford features pristine parks, crystal-clear lakes, and a wealth of recreational choices.
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Metchosin (Population: 4,857)
A predominantly rural area, Metchosin is criss-crossed by winding country roads leading past farms, acreages, and seaside homes, and to a number of lovely parks and attractions.
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Sooke (Population: 8,735)
Sooke is a bustling town known for its community spirit and pride and for top-notch outdoor adventure experiences. Those looking for easy-going relaxation will find plenty of beaches and parks to explore, while the more energetic can choose from golfing, cycling, fresh and saltwater fishing, kayaking, canoeing, tennis, hiking, and much more.
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